/* ==========================================================================
   Charlotte Garage Floors — site.css
   Single stylesheet. No frameworks, no build step, no external requests.
   Edit tokens in :root to rebrand the entire site.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Tokens ----------------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
  /* Brand — change these six values to rebrand */
  --ink:          #15181d;   /* near-black; headings, buttons */
  --ink-soft:     #232830;
  --accent:       #b4652f;   /* copper; rules, eyebrows, hovers */
  --accent-deep:  #8f4e22;
  --paper:        #ffffff;
  --paper-warm:   #f7f5f2;

  /* Derived neutrals */
  --line:         #e6e3de;
  --line-strong:  #d3cfc8;
  --muted:        #6a6f78;
  --muted-light:  #9aa0a8;
  --on-dark:      #f4f2ef;
  --on-dark-mute: #a9aeb6;

  /* Type */
  --sans: ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
          "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif;
  --serif: ui-serif, Georgia, "Iowan Old Style", "Times New Roman", serif;

  /* Scale — fluid */
  --fs-display: clamp(2.5rem, 1.4rem + 4.4vw, 4.75rem);
  --fs-h1:      clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.9vw, 3.5rem);
  --fs-h2:      clamp(1.65rem, 1.25rem + 1.7vw, 2.5rem);
  --fs-h3:      clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + 0.6vw, 1.5rem);
  --fs-lead:    clamp(1.05rem, 0.99rem + 0.32vw, 1.28rem);
  --fs-body:    1.0625rem;
  --fs-small:   0.9375rem;
  --fs-eyebrow: 0.78rem;

  /* Space */
  --gap:        1.5rem;
  --section:    clamp(4rem, 2.5rem + 6vw, 8rem);
  --container:  1200px;
  --measure:    68ch;

  --radius:     4px;
  --radius-lg:  10px;

  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 2px rgba(21,24,29,.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(21,24,29,.05);
  --shadow-md:  0 2px 6px rgba(21,24,29,.07), 0 12px 32px rgba(21,24,29,.09);
  --shadow-lg:  0 4px 12px rgba(21,24,29,.09), 0 24px 60px rgba(21,24,29,.13);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* --- 2. Base ------------------------------------------------------------- */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 6rem;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0 0 .6em;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 640;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); letter-spacing: -0.014em; line-height: 1.25; }
h4 { font-size: 1.0625rem; letter-spacing: -0.008em; }

p  { margin: 0 0 1.15em; max-width: var(--measure); text-wrap: pretty; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--ink); text-decoration-color: var(--line-strong);
    text-underline-offset: 3px; transition: color .18s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.15em; padding-left: 1.15em; max-width: var(--measure); }
li { margin-bottom: .45em; }
li::marker { color: var(--accent); }

strong { font-weight: 640; color: var(--ink); }

hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin: var(--gap) 0; }

::selection { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  padding: .8rem 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; color: var(--paper); }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* --- 3. Layout ----------------------------------------------------------- */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 820px; }

.section { padding-block: var(--section); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5rem); }
.section--warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section--dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark-mute); }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--dark a { color: var(--on-dark); }
.section--dark strong { color: var(--on-dark); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--gap); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 420px), 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(215px, 1fr)); }

.split {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split--wide-left { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; }
  .split--wide-right { grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; }
  .split__media--first { order: -1; }
}

/* --- 4. Type helpers ----------------------------------------------------- */

.eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--fs-eyebrow); letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 1rem; text-transform: none;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  flex: none; opacity: .8;
}
.section--dark .eyebrow { color: #d99860; }
.section--dark .eyebrow::before { background: #d99860; }

.lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); }
.section--dark .lead { color: var(--on-dark-mute); }

.display { font-size: var(--fs-display); letter-spacing: -0.032em; line-height: 1.02; }

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head--center p { margin-inline: auto; }

.small { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }

/* --- 5. Buttons ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .95rem 1.7rem;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: .975rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .005em; line-height: 1;
  border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease),
              border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--accent-deep); border-color: var(--accent-deep); color: var(--paper); }

.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); background: transparent; }

.btn--light { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--paper); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--paper); }

.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--on-dark); border-color: rgba(244,242,239,.32); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--on-dark); color: var(--on-dark); background: rgba(244,242,239,.06); }

.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.1rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .85rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

.arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.arrow-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.arrow-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* --- 6. Notice bar ------------------------------------------------------- */

.notice {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark-mute);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,242,239,.10);
}
.notice__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem; padding: .6rem 1.25rem; text-align: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.notice strong { color: var(--on-dark); font-weight: 620; }
.notice a { color: #d99860; text-decoration-color: rgba(217,152,96,.45); }

/* --- 7. Header ----------------------------------------------------------- */

.header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem; min-height: 74px;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; text-decoration: none; flex: none; }
.brand__mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__name {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 680; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.016em;
}
.brand__sub {
  font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-light); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
}
.nav__link {
  padding: .5rem .72rem; font-size: .915rem; font-weight: 520;
  color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: color .18s var(--ease), background .18s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper-warm); }
.nav__link[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 620; }

.nav__group { position: relative; }
.nav__toggle {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  padding: .5rem .72rem; font: inherit; font-size: .915rem; font-weight: 520;
  color: var(--ink-soft); background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.nav__toggle:hover { color: var(--ink); background: var(--paper-warm); }
.nav__toggle::after {
  content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin-top: -3px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav__group[data-open="true"] .nav__toggle::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); margin-top: 2px; }

.nav__menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 0; z-index: 60;
  min-width: 268px; padding: .5rem;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: none;
}
.nav__group[data-open="true"] .nav__menu { display: block; }
.nav__menu a {
  display: block; padding: .6rem .8rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .92rem; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.nav__menu a:hover { background: var(--paper-warm); color: var(--ink); }
.nav__menu a span { display: block; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted-light); margin-top: 1px; }

.header__cta { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .header__cta { display: inline-flex; } }

.burger {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-right: -8px;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink);
}
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .burger { display: none; } }
.burger span {
  display: block; position: relative; width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor; transition: background .15s var(--ease);
}
.burger span::before, .burger span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor; transition: transform .22s var(--ease);
}
.burger span::before { top: -7px; }
.burger span::after  { top: 7px; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span::after  { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 74px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav[data-open="true"] { display: block; }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .mobile-nav { display: none !important; } }
.mobile-nav__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: .75rem 0 1.5rem; max-width: none; }
.mobile-nav__list li { margin: 0; }
.mobile-nav__list a {
  display: block; padding: .78rem .25rem; font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 520;
  color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-nav__list a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 620; }
.mobile-nav__label {
  padding: 1.4rem .25rem .5rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted-light);
}
.mobile-nav .btn { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* --- 8. Hero ------------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--on-dark-mute);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .85;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(21,24,29,.94) 0%, rgba(21,24,29,.86) 30%,
                    rgba(21,24,29,.52) 62%, rgba(21,24,29,.10) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(21,24,29,.45), transparent 55%);
}
.hero__inner {
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 2.5rem + 9vw, 8rem);
  max-width: 720px;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--on-dark); margin-bottom: .5em; }
.hero .lead { color: #cfd3d8; max-width: 56ch; }

.hero__points {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2.4rem 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .55rem 1.6rem; max-width: none;
}
.hero__points li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin: 0;
  font-size: .9rem; color: #cfd3d8;
}
.hero__points li::before {
  content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); flex: none;
}

/* Page hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark-mute);
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2.5rem + 6vw, 6rem);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .5; }
.page-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(21,24,29,.96) 0%, rgba(21,24,29,.86) 55%, rgba(21,24,29,.62) 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--on-dark); max-width: 20ch; }
.page-hero .lead { color: #cfd3d8; max-width: 58ch; }
.page-hero__inner { max-width: 760px; }

.crumbs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; align-items: center;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--on-dark-mute); max-width: none;
}
.crumbs li { margin: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.crumbs li + li::before { content: "/"; color: rgba(169,174,182,.5); }
.crumbs a { color: var(--on-dark-mute); text-decoration: none; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--on-dark); }
.crumbs [aria-current] { color: #d99860; }

/* --- 9. Cards ------------------------------------------------------------ */

.card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2.1rem);
  transition: border-color .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease),
              transform .22s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
a.card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
a.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: inherit;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: .45em; }
.card p { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--muted); }
.card__foot { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.4rem; }

.card--flush { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.card--flush .card__body { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card__media { background: var(--paper-warm); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.card__media img, .card__media svg { width: 100%; display: block; }

.icon-card__icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; color: var(--accent);
}
.icon-card__icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.section--dark .card {
  background: var(--ink-soft); border-color: rgba(244,242,239,.10);
}
.section--dark .card p { color: var(--on-dark-mute); }
.section--dark a.card:hover { border-color: rgba(244,242,239,.24); }

/* --- 10. Stats / spec rows ---------------------------------------------- */

.stats { display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line);
         border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
         grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr)); }
.stat { background: var(--paper); padding: 1.7rem 1.4rem; }
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.3rem + 1.5vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; display: block;
}
.stat__label { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .6rem; display: block; }
.section--dark .stats { background: rgba(244,242,239,.12); border-color: rgba(244,242,239,.12); }
.section--dark .stat { background: var(--ink); }
.section--dark .stat__num { color: var(--on-dark); }

/* --- 11. Process steps --------------------------------------------------- */

.steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
         border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .steps--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
                             .steps--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.step { background: var(--paper); padding: 2rem clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.75rem) 2.2rem; }
.step__num {
  counter-increment: step;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent); display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1;
}
.step__num::before { content: "0" counter(step); }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: .5em; }
.step p { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.section--warm .step { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section--warm .steps { background: var(--line-strong); border-color: var(--line-strong); }

/* --- 12. Before / after -------------------------------------------------- */

.ba-figure { margin: 0; }
.ba {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  touch-action: pan-y;
}
.ba__frame { position: relative; display: block; line-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
.ba__frame > img, .ba__frame > svg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}
/* The "after" layer sits on top at full size and is revealed by clipping,
   so both images share identical geometry at every viewport width.
   It occupies the RIGHT of the frame, matching the "Coated" label. */
.ba__after {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 50%); will-change: clip-path;
}
.ba__after > img, .ba__after > svg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: block; object-fit: cover;
}
.ba__handle {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%; width: 2px; z-index: 3;
  background: var(--paper); transform: translateX(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(21,24,29,.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ba__handle::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; margin: -23px 0 0 -23px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 40%, var(--ink) 40%, var(--ink) 42%, transparent 42%,
                    transparent 58%, var(--ink) 58%, var(--ink) 60%, transparent 60%);
}
.ba__range {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 4;
  margin: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: ew-resize; appearance: none; background: none;
}
.ba__range::-webkit-slider-thumb { appearance: none; width: 48px; height: 100px; cursor: ew-resize; }
.ba__range::-moz-range-thumb { width: 48px; height: 100px; border: 0; cursor: ew-resize; }
.ba__label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 3;
  padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 640; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(21,24,29,.72); color: var(--on-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); pointer-events: none;
}
.ba__label--before { left: 1rem; }
.ba__label--after  { right: 1rem; }
.ba__caption {
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted-light); margin: .9rem 0 0;
  font-style: italic; max-width: none; line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- 13. Flake swatches -------------------------------------------------- */

.swatches { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(158px, 1fr)); }
.swatch {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.swatch:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.swatch__chip { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.swatch__chip svg, .swatch__chip img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.swatch__name {
  padding: .8rem .95rem; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.swatch__name span { display: block; font-weight: 420; font-size: .78rem;
                     color: var(--muted-light); margin-top: 2px; }

/* --- 14. Feature list ---------------------------------------------------- */

.checks { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; max-width: var(--measure); }
.checks li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.9rem; margin-bottom: .85rem;
  font-size: .98rem;
}
.checks li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .42em;
  width: 11px; height: 6px; border-left: 1.8px solid var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1.8px solid var(--accent); transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.section--dark .checks li::before { border-color: #d99860; }

/* --- 15. Tables ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 2rem 0; border: 1px solid var(--line);
              border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .95rem; min-width: 560px; }
caption { text-align: left; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted-light);
          padding: .9rem 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-style: italic; }
th, td { padding: .95rem 1.1rem; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
         vertical-align: top; }
thead th { background: var(--paper-warm); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .07em;
           text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 660; }
tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
tbody tr:hover td { background: #faf9f7; }
td strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* --- 16. FAQ / accordion ------------------------------------------------- */

.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); max-width: 860px; }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq summary {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  font-size: 1.06rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: ""; flex: none; width: 12px; height: 12px; margin-top: .42em;
  border-right: 1.6px solid var(--accent); border-bottom: 1.6px solid var(--accent);
  transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .22s var(--ease);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); margin-top: .72em; }
.faq summary:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq__body { padding: 0 0 1.6rem; }
.faq__body p { color: var(--muted); }
.faq__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --- 17. Forms ----------------------------------------------------------- */

.form-card {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 1.8vw, 2.75rem);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.15rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 620px) { .form-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .42rem; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: .855rem; font-weight: 620; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: .005em; }
.field label .req { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 400; }
.field .hint { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted-light); }

.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: .82rem .95rem;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
  appearance: none;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 118px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
.field select {
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--muted) 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--muted) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 19px) calc(50% + 1px), calc(100% - 14px) calc(50% + 1px);
  background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding-right: 2.5rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.field input:hover, .field select:hover, .field textarea:hover { border-color: var(--muted-light); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21,24,29,.08);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-light); }

.field--error input, .field--error select, .field--error textarea { border-color: #b3261e; }
.field__error { font-size: .8rem; color: #b3261e; display: none; }
.field--error .field__error { display: block; }

.form-foot { margin-top: 1.7rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.form-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted-light); margin-top: 1rem; }

.form-status {
  display: none; margin-top: 1.25rem; padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: .93rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: var(--paper-warm); color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.form-status[data-state="shown"] { display: block; }

/* --- 18. Service areas --------------------------------------------------- */

.areas { display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
         border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
         grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); }
.area { background: var(--paper); padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem; }
.area__name { font-weight: 620; color: var(--ink); font-size: .97rem; }
.area__meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted-light); margin-top: .2rem; }

/* --- 19. CTA band -------------------------------------------------------- */

.cta-band { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark-mute);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.cta-band__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; width: 100%; height: 100%;
                object-fit: cover; opacity: .38; }
.cta-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
                   background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(21,24,29,.95), rgba(21,24,29,.72)); }
.cta-band__inner { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2.5rem + 5vw, 6rem); max-width: 720px; }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--on-dark); }
.cta-band .lead { color: #cfd3d8; }

/* --- 20. Prose (article pages) ------------------------------------------- */

.prose { max-width: var(--measure); }
.prose > h2 { margin-top: 2.6em; padding-top: 0; }
.prose > h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose > h3 { margin-top: 2em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.prose .table-wrap, .prose .callout { max-width: none; }

.callout {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.callout__title { font-weight: 640; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .5em;
                  font-size: 1.0625rem; letter-spacing: -0.008em; }
.callout p { font-size: .96rem; color: var(--muted); }
.callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.toc {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; background: var(--paper-warm);
}
.toc h2 { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .9em; }
.toc ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.1em; }
.toc li { margin-bottom: .4em; font-size: .94rem; }
.toc a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* --- 21. Footer ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--on-dark-mute); font-size: .92rem; }
.footer a { color: var(--on-dark-mute); text-decoration: none; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer__top { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 4.5rem); }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid; gap: 2.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 760px)  { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (min-width: 1040px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }

.footer__brand .brand__name { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer__brand .brand__sub { color: var(--muted); }
.footer__blurb { margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: .89rem; color: var(--on-dark-mute);
                 max-width: 34ch; }
.footer h2 { color: var(--on-dark); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .1em;
             text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1em; font-weight: 660;
             line-height: 1.4; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.footer li { margin-bottom: .6em; font-size: .89rem; }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,242,239,.12);
  padding-block: 1.6rem;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem 2rem;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.footer__disclosure {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,242,239,.12);
  padding-block: 1.5rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer__disclosure p { max-width: 92ch; margin: 0; }

/* --- 22. Utilities ------------------------------------------------------- */

.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.rounded { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.bordered { border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.shadow { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.media-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--paper-warm); line-height: 0;
}

/* --- 23. Motion ---------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* --- 24. Print ----------------------------------------------------------- */

@media print {
  .header, .footer, .notice, .cta-band, .btn, .burger, .mobile-nav { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; font-size: 11pt; }
  .section { padding-block: 1rem; }
  a[href^="http"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 9pt; color: #555; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. PREMIUM POLISH PASS
   Appended deliberately: overrides earlier rules where the polish pass changed
   a decision, so the original intent above stays readable.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 25.1 Brand lockup ---------------------------------------------------- */

.brand__mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; }
.brand__name {
  font-size: .70rem; font-weight: 620; letter-spacing: .215em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1;
}
.brand__sub {
  font-size: 1.16rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  color: var(--ink); text-transform: none; margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1;
}
.footer__brand .brand__name { color: var(--muted); }
.footer__brand .brand__sub  { color: var(--on-dark); }
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .brand__sub { font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .brand__name { letter-spacing: .17em; font-size: .64rem; }
}

/* --- 25.2 Hero ------------------------------------------------------------ */

.hero__bg { opacity: 1; }
.hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(21,24,29,.95) 0%, rgba(21,24,29,.88) 26%,
                    rgba(21,24,29,.58) 58%, rgba(21,24,29,.14) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(21,24,29,.72) 0%, rgba(21,24,29,0) 42%);
}
.hero__inner {
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 2.5rem + 10vw, 9rem);
  max-width: 780px;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: .42em; }
.hero .lead { color: #d6dade; max-width: 52ch; }
.hero .btn-row { margin-top: 2.4rem; gap: 1rem; }
.hero .btn { padding: 1.15rem 2.3rem; font-size: 1.03rem; }

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  padding: .5rem 1.05rem .5rem .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,242,239,.20); border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(244,242,239,.05);
  font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .075em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; color: #e6e3de;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__eyebrow svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: #d99860; flex: none; }

/* Fact strip along the bottom of the hero */
.hero__strip {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,242,239,.13);
  background: rgba(11,13,16,.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero__strip-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1px; background: rgba(244,242,239,.11);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) { .hero__strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.hero__fact {
  background: rgba(11,13,16,.55); padding: 1.35rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero__fact svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; color: #d99860; flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.hero__fact b {
  display: block; color: var(--on-dark); font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 620; letter-spacing: -0.006em;
}
.hero__fact span { display: block; color: #9aa0a8; font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.45; }

/* --- 25.3 Service cards --------------------------------------------------- */

.card--service { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.card--service .card__media { position: relative; border-bottom: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.card--service .card__media img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
a.card--service:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.045); }
.card--service .card__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(21,24,29,.55), rgba(21,24,29,0) 55%);
}
.card__tag {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; z-index: 2;
  padding: .34rem .78rem; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 660; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(244,242,239,.94); color: var(--ink);
}
.card--service .card__body { padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + .8vw, 1.75rem) 1.5rem; }
.card--service h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; margin-bottom: .4em; }
.card--service p { font-size: .955rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.card--service .card__foot { padding-top: 1.25rem; }
.card--service .arrow-link { color: var(--accent-deep); font-size: .9rem; }
a.card--service:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* --- 25.4 Before / after -------------------------------------------------- */

.ba { border-radius: 12px; }
.ba__frame { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .ba__frame { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } }
.ba__label {
  bottom: 1.25rem; padding: .42rem .95rem; font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .1em;
  background: rgba(11,13,16,.80);
}
.ba__label--before { left: 1.25rem; }
.ba__label--after  { right: 1.25rem; }
.ba__handle::after { width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: -26px 0 0 -26px; }
.ba__caption { text-align: center; max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto; }

.ba-showcase .ba { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* --- 25.5 Trust strip (facts, not claims) --------------------------------- */

.trust {
  display: grid; gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
}
.trust__item {
  background: var(--paper); padding: 1.9rem clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
.trust__item svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--accent); flex: none; margin-top: 3px; }
.trust__item b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 640; }
.trust__item span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .89rem; margin-top: .3rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* --- 25.6 CTAs ------------------------------------------------------------ */

.btn--primary { box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(21,24,29,.18); }
.btn--light   { box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.22); font-weight: 660; }
.btn--lg      { padding: 1.12rem 2.2rem; }

.cta-inline {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem; margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2.1rem) clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.4vw, 2.4rem);
  background: var(--paper-warm); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.cta-inline__text { flex: 1 1 300px; }
.cta-inline b { display: block; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 660;
                letter-spacing: -0.012em; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.cta-inline span { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }
.cta-inline .btn { flex: none; }
.prose .cta-inline { max-width: none; }

.cta-band__inner { max-width: 760px; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); }

/* --- 25.7 Quote form ------------------------------------------------------ */

.form-card { border-radius: 14px; }
.form-step {
  border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.9rem;
  display: grid; gap: 1.15rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 620px) { .form-step--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.form-step:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.form-step > legend {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
  padding: 0; margin-bottom: .4rem; float: left; width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.form-step > legend + * { clear: both; }
.form-step > legend b {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-style: normal; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 660;
}
.form-card h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: .3em; }
.form-secure {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted-light); margin-top: .9rem;
}
.form-secure svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: none; color: var(--muted-light); }

/* --- 25.8 Pre-launch notice ---------------------------------------------- */

/* Demo build: prominent and unmissable at the top of every page. */
.notice--demo { background: var(--ink); }

/* Production build: one quiet line above the footer, not a page-topping bar. */
.notice--prod {
  background: var(--paper-warm); border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 0; color: var(--muted);
}
.notice--prod .notice__inner { padding: .9rem 1.25rem; font-size: .8rem; }
.notice--prod strong { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* --- 25.9 Section rhythm -------------------------------------------------- */

.section--flush-top { padding-top: 0; }
.page-hero { padding-block: clamp(3.8rem, 2.6rem + 6vw, 6.5rem); }
.page-hero__bg { opacity: .62; }
.page-hero::after {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, rgba(21,24,29,.96) 0%, rgba(21,24,29,.88) 48%,
                              rgba(21,24,29,.58) 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 1.5rem + 2.7vw, 3.25rem); }

/* --- 25.10 Mobile refinements -------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .btn { padding: .95rem 1.4rem; font-size: .95rem; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 1.02rem 1.5rem; font-size: .98rem; }
  .hero .btn, .cta-band .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero .btn-row, .cta-band .btn-row, .btn-row { gap: .7rem; }
  .hero .btn { padding: 1.02rem 1.5rem; font-size: .98rem; }
  .hero__eyebrow { font-size: .68rem; padding: .42rem .85rem .42rem .65rem; letter-spacing: .05em; }
  .cta-inline { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cta-inline .btn { width: 100%; }
  .ba__label { font-size: .6rem; padding: .3rem .65rem; bottom: .8rem; }
  .ba__label--before { left: .8rem; }
  .ba__label--after { right: .8rem; }
  .ba__handle::after { width: 42px; height: 42px; margin: -21px 0 0 -21px; }
  .form-card { padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem; }
  .stat__num { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .header__inner { min-height: 66px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand__mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .hero__fact { padding: 1.1rem; }
}

/* --- 25.11 Split-section media ------------------------------------------- */

.split__media .media-frame img {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .split__media .media-frame img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
}
.split .checks { margin-bottom: 0; }
.split .btn-row { margin-top: 2.2rem; }

/* Tighten the run-in to the before/after showcase */
.ba-showcase { padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 2.5rem + 4vw, 6rem); }
.ba-showcase .section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }

/* --- 25.12 Service-page sidebar ------------------------------------------ */

/* The prose column is far taller than the sidebar, so centring it leaves a
   void at the top. Pin the sidebar to the top and let it track the scroll. */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .split--wide-left { align-items: start; }
  .split--wide-left .split__media {
    position: sticky; top: 6.5rem;
  }
  .split--wide-left .split__media .media-frame img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}

/* --- 25.13 Grid overflow guard ------------------------------------------- */

/* A grid item defaults to min-width:auto, so a wide child — here the 560px
   min-width tables inside .table-wrap — refuses to shrink and pushes the whole
   page wider than the viewport. Explicit min-width:0 lets the item shrink and
   hands the scrolling back to .table-wrap where it belongs.
   Caught at 390px on the service pages; fixed globally. */
.split > *,
.grid > *,
.stats > *,
.areas > *,
.trust > *,
.steps > * { min-width: 0; }

.prose { min-width: 0; }
.prose > * { max-width: 100%; }

/* --- 25.14 Photography ---------------------------------------------------- */

/* <picture> must not participate in layout, or it introduces a line box the
   absolutely-positioned hero/page-hero images do not expect. display:contents
   removes the wrapper and leaves the <img> behaving exactly as before. */
picture { display: contents; }

/* Photographs are denser than the flat artwork they replaced, so the scrims
   over them need to be a little stronger for text contrast. */
.hero::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(18,21,25,.94) 0%, rgba(18,21,25,.86) 30%,
                    rgba(18,21,25,.56) 62%, rgba(18,21,25,.20) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18,21,25,.70) 0%, rgba(18,21,25,0) 45%);
}
.page-hero__bg { opacity: .5; }
.page-hero::after {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, rgba(18,21,25,.95) 0%, rgba(18,21,25,.88) 46%,
                              rgba(18,21,25,.66) 100%);
}
.cta-band__bg { opacity: .5; }
.cta-band::after {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, rgba(18,21,25,.95), rgba(18,21,25,.70));
}

/* Real photographs benefit from a defined edge the flat artwork did not need. */
.media-frame, .swatch__chip, .card--service .card__media { background: #eceae6; }
.swatch__chip img { object-fit: cover; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ba__frame img { object-fit: cover; }